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Di-electric grease does not a poly lubricant make...



Mark F. wrote:
> Holy freakin' squeaky...  I didn't have any silicone based lube for a
> set of new poly control arm bushings I installed, so I used what I
> thought was a suitable alternative; di-electric grease.  I figured it
> was silicone based, and wouldn't eat at the poly, but I guess it's not
> an effective friction lubricant.  Oh well, I'll deal with the noise
> till I swap the rest of the suspension over in a few weeks...
> 
> Later,
> 
> Mark.
>

FWIW, after I installed my poly bushings with the included prothane 
lube, my suspension still squeaks.

- Camron from Vancouver, WA USA
    '86.5 Black 16V 2.0L